My Sewing Machine Won’t Sew Through Thick, Bulky Layers
                                                                                                                                    






Try these fixes:


Change your needle

    If your machine needle is blunt or dull, it will have difficulty piercing your fabric. Use a new,
    sharp needle for every project, appropriate for the weight and type of fabric you’re sewing.


Use a “Jean-a-ma-jig” or a “Hump-jumper”

    If you’ve been trying to sew over a bump of fabric, such as a thick jean hem, try using this tool
    (your local fabric store should carry it). It keeps your pressure foot level as you sew over the
    bump and gives your feed dogs something to grip.






Still having problems?


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